Basketball Recap: Orange Park Triumphs

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Orange Park ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs out 57-55. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Raiders have posted since January 6, 2024.

When it comes to explaining why Flagler Palm Coast lost, don't look at Anthony Hampton. Despite the final result, he posted 23 points and five rebounds. That was a full 41.8% of Flagler Palm Coast's points, marking the third time in a row he's scored more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasiah Sanders, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.

Orange Park's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Flagler Palm Coast, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 11-8 record.

Orange Park has already played their next game, a 67-53 win against Trinity Catholic on the 18th. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 69-67 victory against Lake Gibson on the 18th.